News Highlights: 'Fight against inflation not over, job only half done', says RBI Governor Das

The Congress has slammed the all-party meet called by Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Manipur situation as "too little, too late". In other news, thirty one people died on Wednesday night after a gas explosion ripped through a barbecue restaurant in China's Ningxia. Leaders from various political parties have started to arrive in Patna ahead of Opposition meet tomorrow. AAP national convenor and Delhi Chief Minister Kejriwal has, however, issued an ultimatum to Congress after the latter did not lend support against the Centre's ordinance. That's all for today. Stay tuned for more live coverage from India and around the world tomorrow!

'How can AAP set terms for attending Oppn meet?': Congress source slams Kejriwal letter seeking support on Ordinance issue

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Fight against inflation not over, job only half done: RBI Governor

Nitish arrives at Patna circuit house to meet Mamata Banerjee ahead of Joint Opposition meeting

Centre rubbishes media report on possible tweak in pension system, says no conclusion reached

Delhi Police Special Cell busts fake currency module and nabs one foreign national from Dwarka

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee reaches Patna airport ahead of Opposition meet

'Even Opposition cannot accuse Modi govt of corruption,' says Amit Shah in Chhattisgarh

India to sign Artemis Accords, send joint mission to ISS, says White House

Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh sexual harassment case: The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate of Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court has assigned the sexual harassment case to the court of ACMM. The matter has been listed for June 27.

ACMM had heard the application filed by the wrestlers, seeking a court-monitored probe in the matter. The court had called for a status report on the matter. (ANI)

Posters put up across Patna welcoming Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi for Oppn meet tomorrow

Posters welcoming Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and party leader Rahul Gandhi put up outside the Bihar Pradesh Congress Committee (BPCC) office in Patna. Both the leaders are scheduled to arrive in Patna to attend the opposition party meeting tomorrow.

9 dead, 2 injured in Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh

Nine people died while two were seriously injured after a car fell into a ditch at Munisyari block of Pithoragarh district. Police and SDRF team are at the accident spot: Nilesh Bharne, IG Kumaon (ANI)

Congress dubs Amit Shah's all-party meet on Manipur crisis 'too little, too late'

The Congress on Thursday termed the all-party meeting convened by Home Minister Amit Shah on the Manipur situation as "too little, too late," and said efforts to bring warring factions on the discussion table will lack seriousness if they are done sitting in Delhi.

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrives in Raipur

Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrives in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. Shah is scheduled to address a public meeting in Durg district on June 22.

Several locals detained while protesting against removal of portion of temple in Delhi's Mandawali

Scuffle has broken out between locals and police amid protest against authorities' move to remove portion of a temple in Delhi's Mandawali. Several protesters have been detained, reported news agency PTI.

PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti arrives in Patna for opposition meeting

PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti arrives in Patna to attend the opposition meeting. The meeting is scheduled to be held in Patna on Friday, June 23.

G20 countries with their respective strengths can play a key role in promoting research and innovation, especially among the Global South. I urge you all to create a path for increased research collaborations...I am confident that this group will come out with an inclusive, action-oriented and future-ready education agenda: PM Modi during the virtualaddress atG-20 Education Ministers' Meeting (ANI)

Congress terms all-party meet called by Amit Shah on Manipur 'too little, too late'

Congress terms all-party meeting convened by Home Minister Amit Shah on Manipur situation "too little, too late"; says effort to bring warring factions on discussion table will lack seriousness if it is done sitting in Delhi. (PTI)

US should not mistake Modi for India

Warmly welcoming Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the US this week, Congress and President Joe Biden’s administration will underscore the flip side of growing antagonism to China: a deepening infatuation with Modi’s India.

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US to ease H-1B visas for skilled Indian workers as Modi visits

The Biden administration will make it easier for Indians to live and work in the United States, using this week's state visit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to help some skilled workers enter or remain in the country, according to three people familiar with the matter.

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'We were as good as dead': Scientist journeys back to Titanic wreckage

Twenty years ago, Dr Michael Guillén was trapped in a Russian submersible during a trip to the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean.

He was then the Science Editor of ABC.

Today, on June 22, as the search for the 'Titan' submersible intensifies, Dr Gullien, an award-winning physics instructor at Harvard University, is a best-selling author and the host of the popular podcast 'Science + God', relives those harrowing moments he experienced in an interview with Anupama Ramakrishnan.

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Federation of Karnataka Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FKCCI) has called off the 'bandh' which was called on Thursday, and asked all affiliated bodies not to protest or call a bandh after talks with the government. (Only Hubli KCCI has called for a bandh and protest today): FKCCI

Flood situation in Assam's Nalbari remains grim as water level rises after incessant rain.

Two LeT militant associates arrested by J&K police

J&K | Anantnag Police arrested two LeT militant associates in the Bijbhera area of Anantnag district. Police recovered Rs one lakh, 12 AK 47 rounds & a grenade from their possession. Case registered at Bijbehara police station: Anantnag Police (ANI)

Barcelona to sign Gundogan on free transfer from Man City

Ilkay Gundogan will join Barcelona on a free transfer from treble winners Manchester City, the BBC and Sky Sports reported on Wednesday.Gundogan will leave City after captaining the English club to the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League last season, ending a successful seven-year stint in England where he won 14 trophies, including five league titles.

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Missing Titanic sub: Experts raised safety concerns about OceanGate Titan in 2018

Concerns were raised back in 2018 about the safety of a submersible vessel that has been missing since Sunday, when it descended with tourists on a deep ocean journey to view the wreckage of the Titanic. The pilot and four passengers are aboard and the available oxygen on the vehicle has been forecast to run out Thursday morning.

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Restaurant explosion kills 31 in northwest China: state media

A gas explosion at a barbecue restaurant on Wednesday night in China's northwestern Ningxia region killed 31, according to state-run Xinhua news agency, prompting President Xi Jinping to order stronger safety checks. The blast in Yinchuan, capital of Ningxia region, was caused by a leaking liquefied petroleum gas tank at the restaurant, Xinhua reported on Thursday. Seven people were still undergoing treatment for burns and cuts from broken glass.